Sleeping and work.

[kazwa]

How does everyone work if up all night with RLS. Really struggling here.

[Hidden]

I can't work any longer but when I was I used to sleep during my breaks and take an odd sneaky doze on the loo!! Mostly though it was sheer hell trying to focus and perform when chronically sleep deprived.

[Verdande in reply to Hidden]

Look into Kratom. I actually read about it on this tread. My SEVERE RLS is completely under control!

[Hidden]

I feel for anyone who has to work when you dont have your RLS under control i am thankful i am retired and can nap in the day if my RLS lets me. What meds are you taking for your RLS. ?

[lolly3110]

Lots of caffeine! And think my body’s just got so used to having little sleep.... sorry not much help!

[Neil46]

I am retired now but when I worked I used to have my lunch in an unused office (lucky!) and have a 20 minute power nap. That seemed to keep me going. I just seemed to handle it, though there were days I knew I was not up to speed but I taught training sessions and I think adrenaline boosted me. Not a good way to live.

[caddir]

I have just been told to cut my caffeine because it is the cause of my other issue. I rely on it, as I work full time.

I've just changed my GP. My new doctor has just put me on ropinirole, and I have a review in three weeks. He seems to be taking it seriously. I have had three rls free nights. Ah blessed sleep.

[Hidden]

RLS sent me into early retirement at around 56.

My usual 10 day f/n was:

5/10 ..... no sleep

2/10 ..... 2 hrs sleep

2/10 ..... ½ -1 hr sleep

1/10 ..... sick

and of course, almost every day I had nausea, which usually ended up with vomiting. All I wanted to do, all day, everyday, was curl up on that cold, tiled floor and sleep. And then one day, I just realised that I can't live like this anymore.